The President today declared an emergency exists in the State of Texas and
ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local response efforts due to
the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Gustav beginning on
August 27, 2008, and continuing.

Specifically, FEMA is authorized to identify, mobilize, and provide at its
discretion, equipment and resources necessary to alleviate the impacts of
the emergency. Emergency protective measures, including direct Federal
assistance, will be provided at 75 percent Federal funding.